Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 Divine Selves: Namastey! February 28th, 2009This is a specific communication offering all of our world family an important Karma Yoga and Guru Seva Project.The Sri Kambliswamy Madam court case has come for final hearing in the Supreme Court of India / New Delhi Jan / Feb 2009. Though we are eager to hear the apex court’s verdict on the matter, we also realize that even if we win, the Government of Pondicherry may try to take over Sri Kambliswamy Madam land under other laws, leading to more court battles. Why should the politicians be so interested? Well, money and power, of course, lots of both, is there. Five acres of empty land in the centre of a booming growing town is a golden egg! Conservative estimates of land worth is about five million dollars! Yes! Land in Pondy is a virtual gold mine.We are trying to work out a compromise solution with Pondy Government and present it to the court for the court’s sanction. The Chief Minister right now is intelligent, sensitive, friendly, cosmopolitan and well versed with the case. But, of course, he is a politician. In a democracy numbers are power and power is the goal of all that breed.He needs to be reassured that our vision for this vacant land – an International Yoga University (Multiversity) – has the backing of large numbers. We must persuade him to complete a formality by March 15th if we are to succeed in our aim of avoiding confrontation and instead hammer out a consensus.Therefore we request our World Yoga Family to (immediately!) “arise, awake†and get busy gathering signatures on the specify prepared petition which is attached. Here is what must be done.HERE, STEP BY STEP, IS WHAT MUST BE DONE.1. Each petition should have about 100 signatures with relevant information.2. The petition and signatures should be sent immediately so as to arrive in India by March 10th – 15th (By speed post if possible). This means you have only about five-seven days to get signatures and post them off.3. Photostat copies of the original petition with signatures should be made.4. The original petition should be sent to Chief Minister.5. The second petition should be sent to Lt Governor.6. The third petition should be sent to Chief Secretary.7. The fourth petition should be sent to us here at ICYER.8. The fifth petition should be kept by yourself for reference.9. Once you send off the first batch of petitions, you can collect more signatures and continue to send petitions (As directed in numbers 3 to 8 above.) This process can go on as long as you are able.10. The more petitions, the more signatures sent from the more places all over the world – the better.11. Please read the petitions carefully and circulate it amongst any students, friends, family, working associates, Yoga devotees, ecologists, etc who would be interested in supporting this case.I am sending this off by e-mail. You can download and make copies. Please use the same wording and format so as to increase the effectiveness.This is a good Sadhana for all the World Yoga Family. Everyone can benefit it we can create a beautiful institution based on Yoga at Sri Kambliswamy Madam. This was Swamiji’s dream. We can fulfill it! Remember the true essence of the word TEAM!T – TogetherE – EveryoneA – AchievesM – MoreLet’s be a great YOGA TEAM and do this work together!The main point is that all this must be done RIGHT NOW! Otherwise we will have to go through the final argument in the Supreme Court in New Delhi the last week of March.Do your best! We will leave the rest to the Guru!Yours in Yoga,AMMAADDRESS OF PERSONS TO WHOM PETITIONS MUST BE SENT.1. The Honourable, Chief Minister of Puducherry, Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl., Assembly Building, Puducherry – 605 001. India2. His Excellency, The Honourable, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri Govind Singh Gurjar, Raj Nivas, Puducherry – 605 001. India3. The Honourable, Chief Secretary, Secretariat Office, Government of Puducherry, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry – 605 001. India------------Public Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.SUBJECT: Proposal to establish a Yoga University on the four acres of land of Sri Kambliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Puducherry-9 (North of Industrial Estate)BACKGROUND : Sri Kambliswami Madam (Samadhi) was established 135 years ago with the internment of the Digambari Sannassyi Sri Kambliswamigal (Gnanananda Desikar) in Samadhi on the premises. Shri Kambliswamy was a Siddha and was praised as “King of Ashtanga Yoga throughout the world†in a old Tamil hymn composed in his honour. The land at the Madam Samadhi is a private property passed by means of Notarized Will from Swamiji to Swamiji from that time to present date. Rituals followed are simple.1. Daily Neivedham (cooked rice offering)2. Thundu Vellakku (continuous oil lamp)3. Guru Puja performed on Samadhi day of each Guru To date there have been eight Swamijis in the lineage from Kambliswamy. They are:1. Sri Kambliswamy Swamigal2. Sri Ambalavana Swamigal3. Sri Manikka Swamigal4. Sri Shanmuga Swamigal5. Sri Velu Swamigal6. Sri Subramaniya Swamigal7. Sri Shankara Giri Swamigal8. Sri Gitananda SwamigalThe present Guru is Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, the Present Chief of the Samadhi site. The Guru Pujas and simple duties have been performed continuously for 135 years without any break at all only by the Swamijis and their disciples. There are eight Samadhi at the site. The expenses of the activities of the Samadhi site have always been bourne only by the Swamis. There is no hundi (donation box) or public donation. An attempt was made by Pondy Government to take over the Sri Kambliswami Samadhi site in 1986 under the Hindu Religious Institutions Act. This “take over†was struck down by a single bench of Chennai High Court on December 10/1986. An appeal filed by Pondy Government was struck down in June 2001 by the Division Bench of the Chennai High Court. The sole rights of Pujas and administration by the appointed Swamiji of the lineage was thus upheld by the single and divisional benches of Chennai High Court. The appeal by Pondy Government against those judgments is pending in Supreme Court of India since 2001.CURRENT SITUATION: The case has come for final disposal in Supreme Court of India in Jan-Feb 2009.PROPOSAL BY DEVOTEES AND DISCIPLES OF SRI KAMBLISWAMI PARAMPARAI: The present holder of the lineage, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, is a highly educated man, a medical doctor, professional Carnatic vocalist, Mridungist, Bharat Natyam artist, author of more than 20 books, Scientific Researcher with more than 20 research projects to his credit and director of 35 short films on various aspects of Yoga. He has conducted three successful world tours promoting Yoga and Cultural Arts of India and is a well accepted authority on Ashtanga Yoga, not only throughout India but also world wide. We understand that Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri has expressed a desire to undertake a dialogue with Pondy Government to enter into a joint public / private sector enterprise on the land of Sri Kambliswami Madam. His proposal is to erect a Yoga University on the four acres land, with a wide curriculum cored in Ashtanga Yoga. The cultural arts of Bharat Natyam and Carnatic Music, Sports Yoga Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Management, and numerous other related subjects to Yoga would be offered. Such Universities offering B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Ph. Ph.d already exist in Karnataka and in North India. Puducherry is fast becoming one of the educational capitals of India. Such an Institute would be a “jewel in the crown†attracting international interest and acclaim. Since Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri is a world famous Ashtanga Yoga and Cultural Arts personality, students and teachers could be attracted from not only all over India but also all over the world. The University would provide employment to hundreds of local people. The four acres would remain eco-friendly and provide a green belt in the highly polluted and over crowded ambience of Pondy. Simple buildings with lush gardens and auditorium which could also be used for pubic functions could be constructed in a natural garden atmosphere as befitting a Yoga University and in harmony with the ambience of the Samadhi site. Such use of land would be in keeping with the current crisis facing the earth from global warming by providing a natural, extensive “green cover†in the middle of urbanized, over crowded, polluted Pondicherry. Yoga and Carnatic arts classes on a part time basis could be offered for local public. This would add to the benefits for the local populace. Yoga is now being seen all over the world as the answer to many of modern life problems. Young people may be trained in these arts and become professionals capable of making a living in a creative, constructive way for the well being of the community.PETITION: We the undersigned petition the very enlightened, progressive and broad-minded Government led by your good self to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri and interested persons of repute to come to some mutual consensus for this project. The project plans can be drawn up in a practical manner for stage by stage implementation.We encourage you as the leader of Pondy Government to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, present head of Sri Kambliswami Samadhi and other interested person of repute who support his vision for a progressive Pondicherry to create a monument to Yoga and Indian Culture at Sri Kambliswami Samadhi which will be of benefit to the community, to the nation and indeed, to the entire world.Sincerely,Signed as followsName, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID SignaturePublic Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.Name, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID SignatureYogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/anandahttp://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=yognat2001 & p=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009  Dear Dr. Anadaji, Am busy saving & printing out already, with memories of having done so at some point in the past. As things have come so far, for sure, hopefully there will be an auspicious outcome. Being in one of the largest cities in the world, on the opposite side of the planet, just when schools and universities are back from their summer holidays (therefore horrendous traffic...), possibly the petition will not reach Pondy in a couple of weeks. Hopefully the intention and energy it engenders will be helpful all the same, as I pray that you will not have to continue to battle in the courts. love and best wishes to all of you, Janaki (Angela) - Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani Saturday, February 28, 2009 9:35 AM Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Divine Selves: Namastey! February 28th, 2009This is a specific communication offering all of our world family an important Karma Yoga and Guru Seva Project.The Sri Kambliswamy Madam court case has come for final hearing in the Supreme Court of India / New Delhi Jan / Feb 2009. Though we are eager to hear the apex court’s verdict on the matter, we also realize that even if we win, the Government of Pondicherry may try to take over Sri Kambliswamy Madam land under other laws, leading to more court battles. Why should the politicians be so interested? Well, money and power, of course, lots of both, is there. Five acres of empty land in the centre of a booming growing town is a golden egg! Conservative estimates of land worth is about five million dollars! Yes! Land in Pondy is a virtual gold mine.We are trying to work out a compromise solution with Pondy Government and present it to the court for the court’s sanction. The Chief Minister right now is intelligent, sensitive, friendly, cosmopolitan and well versed with the case. But, of course, he is a politician. In a democracy numbers are power and power is the goal of all that breed.He needs to be reassured that our vision for this vacant land – an International Yoga University (Multiversity) – has the backing of large numbers. We must persuade him to complete a formality by March 15th if we are to succeed in our aim of avoiding confrontation and instead hammer out a consensus.Therefore we request our World Yoga Family to (immediately!) “arise, awake†and get busy gathering signatures on the specify prepared petition which is attached. Here is what must be done.HERE, STEP BY STEP, IS WHAT MUST BE DONE.1. Each petition should have about 100 signatures with relevant information.2. The petition and signatures should be sent immediately so as to arrive in India by March 10th – 15th (By speed post if possible). This means you have only about five-seven days to get signatures and post them off.3. Photostat copies of the original petition with signatures should be made.4. The original petition should be sent to Chief Minister.5. The second petition should be sent to Lt Governor.6. The third petition should be sent to Chief Secretary.7. The fourth petition should be sent to us here at ICYER.8. The fifth petition should be kept by yourself for reference.9. Once you send off the first batch of petitions, you can collect more signatures and continue to send petitions (As directed in numbers 3 to 8 above.) This process can go on as long as you are able.10. The more petitions, the more signatures sent from the more places all over the world – the better.11. Please read the petitions carefully and circulate it amongst any students, friends, family, working associates, Yoga devotees, ecologists, etc who would be interested in supporting this case.I am sending this off by e-mail. You can download and make copies. Please use the same wording and format so as to increase the effectiveness.This is a good Sadhana for all the World Yoga Family. Everyone can benefit it we can create a beautiful institution based on Yoga at Sri Kambliswamy Madam. This was Swamiji’s dream. We can fulfill it! Remember the true essence of the word TEAM!T – TogetherE – EveryoneA – AchievesM – MoreLet’s be a great YOGA TEAM and do this work together!The main point is that all this must be done RIGHT NOW! Otherwise we will have to go through the final argument in the Supreme Court in New Delhi the last week of March.Do your best! We will leave the rest to the Guru!Yours in Yoga,AMMAADDRESS OF PERSONS TO WHOM PETITIONS MUST BE SENT.1. The Honourable, Chief Minister of Puducherry, Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl., Assembly Building, Puducherry – 605 001. India2. His Excellency, The Honourable, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri Govind Singh Gurjar, Raj Nivas, Puducherry – 605 001. India3. The Honourable, Chief Secretary, Secretariat Office, Government of Puducherry, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry – 605 001. India------------Public Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.SUBJECT: Proposal to establish a Yoga University on the four acres of land of Sri Kambliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Puducherry-9 (North of Industrial Estate)BACKGROUND : Sri Kambliswami Madam (Samadhi) was established 135 years ago with the internment of the Digambari Sannassyi Sri Kambliswamigal (Gnanananda Desikar) in Samadhi on the premises. Shri Kambliswamy was a Siddha and was praised as “King of Ashtanga Yoga throughout the world†in a old Tamil hymn composed in his honour. The land at the Madam Samadhi is a private property passed by means of Notarized Will from Swamiji to Swamiji from that time to present date. Rituals followed are simple.1. Daily Neivedham (cooked rice offering)2. Thundu Vellakku (continuous oil lamp)3. Guru Puja performed on Samadhi day of each Guru To date there have been eight Swamijis in the lineage from Kambliswamy. They are:1. Sri Kambliswamy Swamigal2. Sri Ambalavana Swamigal3. Sri Manikka Swamigal4. Sri Shanmuga Swamigal5. Sri Velu Swamigal6. Sri Subramaniya Swamigal7. Sri Shankara Giri Swamigal8. Sri Gitananda SwamigalThe present Guru is Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, the Present Chief of the Samadhi site. The Guru Pujas and simple duties have been performed continuously for 135 years without any break at all only by the Swamijis and their disciples. There are eight Samadhi at the site. The expenses of the activities of the Samadhi site have always been bourne only by the Swamis. There is no hundi (donation box) or public donation. An attempt was made by Pondy Government to take over the Sri Kambliswami Samadhi site in 1986 under the Hindu Religious Institutions Act. This “take over†was struck down by a single bench of Chennai High Court on December 10/1986. An appeal filed by Pondy Government was struck down in June 2001 by the Division Bench of the Chennai High Court. The sole rights of Pujas and administration by the appointed Swamiji of the lineage was thus upheld by the single and divisional benches of Chennai High Court. The appeal by Pondy Government against those judgments is pending in Supreme Court of India since 2001.CURRENT SITUATION: The case has come for final disposal in Supreme Court of India in Jan-Feb 2009.PROPOSAL BY DEVOTEES AND DISCIPLES OF SRI KAMBLISWAMI PARAMPARAI: The present holder of the lineage, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, is a highly educated man, a medical doctor, professional Carnatic vocalist, Mridungist, Bharat Natyam artist, author of more than 20 books, Scientific Researcher with more than 20 research projects to his credit and director of 35 short films on various aspects of Yoga. He has conducted three successful world tours promoting Yoga and Cultural Arts of India and is a well accepted authority on Ashtanga Yoga, not only throughout India but also world wide. We understand that Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri has expressed a desire to undertake a dialogue with Pondy Government to enter into a joint public / private sector enterprise on the land of Sri Kambliswami Madam. His proposal is to erect a Yoga University on the four acres land, with a wide curriculum cored in Ashtanga Yoga. The cultural arts of Bharat Natyam and Carnatic Music, Sports Yoga Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Management, and numerous other related subjects to Yoga would be offered. Such Universities offering B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Ph. Ph.d already exist in Karnataka and in North India. Puducherry is fast becoming one of the educational capitals of India. Such an Institute would be a “jewel in the crown†attracting international interest and acclaim. Since Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri is a world famous Ashtanga Yoga and Cultural Arts personality, students and teachers could be attracted from not only all over India but also all over the world. The University would provide employment to hundreds of local people. The four acres would remain eco-friendly and provide a green belt in the highly polluted and over crowded ambience of Pondy. Simple buildings with lush gardens and auditorium which could also be used for pubic functions could be constructed in a natural garden atmosphere as befitting a Yoga University and in harmony with the ambience of the Samadhi site. Such use of land would be in keeping with the current crisis facing the earth from global warming by providing a natural, extensive “green cover†in the middle of urbanized, over crowded, polluted Pondicherry. Yoga and Carnatic arts classes on a part time basis could be offered for local public. This would add to the benefits for the local populace. Yoga is now being seen all over the world as the answer to many of modern life problems. Young people may be trained in these arts and become professionals capable of making a living in a creative, constructive way for the well being of the community.PETITION: We the undersigned petition the very enlightened, progressive and broad-minded Government led by your good self to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri and interested persons of repute to come to some mutual consensus for this project. The project plans can be drawn up in a practical manner for stage by stage implementation.We encourage you as the leader of Pondy Government to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, present head of Sri Kambliswami Samadhi and other interested person of repute who support his vision for a progressive Pondicherry to create a monument to Yoga and Indian Culture at Sri Kambliswami Samadhi which will be of benefit to the community, to the nation and indeed, to the entire world.Sincerely,Signed as followsName, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID SignaturePublic Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.Name, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID Signature Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/anandahttp://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=yognat2001 & p=r Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.237 / Virus Database: 270.11.4/1976 - Release 02/27/09 13:27:00 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 28, 2009 Report Share Posted February 28, 2009 We are all quite concerned about these developments.We only hope and pray that The Almighty would show the way and that sense would prevail upon the concerned authorities to help spare the madam for activities related to Yoga,music,dance and spiritualiy. Regards Dr.Vellore A.R.Srinivasan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 1, 2009 Report Share Posted March 1, 2009 Namaste Ammaji, Dr AnandFrom here in American it is useless to seek a petition and while good wishes and praying to god are good sentiments. Yoga does not work that way- yoga is skill in action.I am sure you have thought all scenarios, but just in case there is an off chance you did not. You mentioned that this is a political situation as well.Somehow over the centuries rules of polity have morphed into what can you do for me!In you vision for Kambliswamy - nay - the plot of land- develop a vision of a research center and clinic for treatments with volunteer inturns and name that wing after some highly recognized politician presently in office (which an change later). Bathe the politicians egos with something very enticing and then handcuff them with the compassion to keep the sanctity of the Ashram under the same umbrella but safely away from the spotlight.As I mentioned before- I am sure that you have thought of this already and if you have please excuse me I do not want to cause you any more headaches.in serviceYDM "Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani" <yognat2001Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:09 AM Subject: Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Divine Selves: Namastey! February 28th, 2009This is a specific communication offering all of our world family an important Karma Yoga and Guru Seva Project.The Sri Kambliswamy Madam court case has come for final hearing in the Supreme Court of India / New Delhi Jan / Feb 2009. Though we are eager to hear the apex court's verdict on the matter, we also realize that even if we win, the Government of Pondicherry may try to take over Sri Kambliswamy Madam land under other laws, leading to more court battles. Why should the politicians be so interested? Well, money and power, of course, lots of both, is there. Five acres of empty land in the centre of a booming growing town is a golden egg! Conservative estimates of land worth is about five million dollars! Yes! Land in Pondy is a virtual gold mine.We are trying to work out a compromise solution with Pondy Government and present it to the court for the court's sanction. The Chief Minister right now is intelligent, sensitive, friendly, cosmopolitan and well versed with the case. But, of course, he is a politician. In a democracy numbers are power and power is the goal of all that breed.He needs to be reassured that our vision for this vacant land - an International Yoga University (Multiversity) - has the backing of large numbers. We must persuade him to complete a formality by March 15th if we are to succeed in our aim of avoiding confrontation and instead hammer out a consensus.Therefore we request our World Yoga Family to (immediately!) "arise, awake" and get busy gathering signatures on the specify prepared petition which is attached. Here is what must be done.HERE, STEP BY STEP, IS WHAT MUST BE DONE.1. Each petition should have about 100 signatures with relevant information.2. The petition and signatures should be sent immediately so as to arrive in India by March 10th - 15th (By speed post if possible). This means you have only about five-seven days to get signatures and post them off.3. Photostat copies of the original petition with signatures should be made.4. The original petition should be sent to Chief Minister.5. The second petition should be sent to Lt Governor.6. The third petition should be sent to Chief Secretary.7. The fourth petition should be sent to us here at ICYER.8. The fifth petition should be kept by yourself for reference.9. Once you send off the first batch of petitions, you can collect more signatures and continue to send petitions (As directed in numbers 3 to 8 above.) This process can go on as long as you are able.10. The more petitions, the more signatures sent from the more places all over the world - the better.11. Please read the petitions carefully and circulate it amongst any students, friends, family, working associates, Yoga devotees, ecologists, etc who would be interested in supporting this case.I am sending this off by e-mail. You can download and make copies. Please use the same wording and format so as to increase the effectiveness.This is a good Sadhana for all the World Yoga Family. Everyone can benefit it we can create a beautiful institution based on Yoga at Sri Kambliswamy Madam. This was Swamiji's dream. We can fulfill it! Remember the true essence of the word TEAM!T - TogetherE - EveryoneA - AchievesM - MoreLet's be a great YOGA TEAM and do this work together!The main point is that all this must be done RIGHT NOW! Otherwise we will have to go through the final argument in the Supreme Court in New Delhi the last week of March.Do your best! We will leave the rest to the Guru!Yours in Yoga,AMMAADDRESS OF PERSONS TO WHOM PETITIONS MUST BE SENT.1. The Honourable, Chief Minister of Puducherry, Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl., Assembly Building, Puducherry - 605 001. India2. His Excellency, The Honourable, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri Govind Singh Gurjar, Raj Nivas, Puducherry - 605 001. India3. The Honourable, Chief Secretary, Secretariat Office, Government of Puducherry, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry - 605 001. India------------Public Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.SUBJECT: Proposal to establish a Yoga University on the four acres of land of Sri Kambliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Puducherry-9 (North of Industrial Estate)BACKGROUND :? Sri Kambliswami Madam (Samadhi) was established 135 years ago with the internment of the Digambari Sannassyi Sri Kambliswamigal (Gnanananda Desikar) in Samadhi on the premises. Shri Kambliswamy was a Siddha and was praised as "King of Ashtanga Yoga throughout the world" in a old Tamil hymn composed in his honour.? The land at the Madam Samadhi is a private property passed by means of Notarized Will from Swamiji to Swamiji from that time to present date. Rituals followed are simple.1. Daily Neivedham (cooked rice offering)2. Thundu Vellakku (continuous oil lamp)3. Guru Puja performed on Samadhi day of each Guru? To date there have been eight Swamijis in the lineage from Kambliswamy. They are:1. Sri Kambliswamy Swamigal2. Sri Ambalavana Swamigal3. Sri Manikka Swamigal4. Sri Shanmuga Swamigal5. Sri Velu Swamigal6. Sri Subramaniya Swamigal7. Sri Shankara Giri Swamigal8. Sri Gitananda SwamigalThe present Guru is Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, the Present Chief of the Samadhi site.? The Guru Pujas and simple duties have been performed continuously for 135 years without any break at all only by the Swamijis and their disciples.? There are eight Samadhi at the site. The expenses of the activities of the Samadhi site have always been bourne only by the Swamis. There is no hundi (donation box) or public donation.? An attempt was made by Pondy Government to take over the Sri Kambliswami Samadhi site in 1986 under the Hindu Religious Institutions Act. This "take over" was struck down by a single bench of Chennai High Court on December 10/1986. An appeal filed by Pondy Government was struck down in June 2001 by the Division Bench of the Chennai High Court. The sole rights of Pujas and administration by the appointed Swamiji of the lineage was thus upheld by the single and divisional benches of Chennai High Court.? The appeal by Pondy Government against those judgments is pending in Supreme Court of India since 2001.CURRENT SITUATION: The case has come for final disposal in Supreme Court of India in Jan-Feb 2009.PROPOSAL BY DEVOTEES AND DISCIPLES OF SRI KAMBLISWAMI PARAMPARAI:? The present holder of the lineage, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, is a highly educated man, a medical doctor, professional Carnatic vocalist, Mridungist, Bharat Natyam artist, author of more than 20 books, Scientific Researcher with more than 20 research projects to his credit and director of 35 short films on various aspects of Yoga. He has conducted three successful world tours promoting Yoga and Cultural Arts of India and is a well accepted authority on Ashtanga Yoga, not only throughout India but also world wide.? We understand that Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri has expressed a desire to undertake a dialogue with Pondy Government to enter into a joint public / private sector enterprise on the land of Sri Kambliswami Madam. His proposal is to erect a Yoga University on the four acres land, with a wide curriculum cored in Ashtanga Yoga. The cultural arts of Bharat Natyam and Carnatic Music, Sports Yoga Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Management, and numerous other related subjects to Yoga would be offered. Such Universities offering B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Ph. Ph.d already exist in Karnataka and in North India.? Puducherry is fast becoming one of the educational capitals of India. Such an Institute would be a "jewel in the crown" attracting international interest and acclaim.? Since Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri is a world famous Ashtanga Yoga and Cultural Arts personality, students and teachers could be attracted from not only all over India but also all over the world. The University would provide employment to hundreds of local people.? The four acres would remain eco-friendly and provide a green belt in the highly polluted and over crowded ambience of Pondy. Simple buildings with lush gardens and auditorium which could also be used for pubic functions could be constructed in a natural garden atmosphere as befitting a Yoga University and in harmony with the ambience of the Samadhi site. Such use of land would be in keeping with the current crisis facing the earth from global warming by providing a natural, extensive "green cover" in the middle of urbanized, over crowded, polluted Pondicherry.? Yoga and Carnatic arts classes on a part time basis could be offered for local public. This would add to the benefits for the local populace.? Yoga is now being seen all over the world as the answer to many of modern life problems. Young people may be trained in these arts and become professionals capable of making a living in a creative, constructive way for the well being of the community.PETITION: We the undersigned petition the very enlightened, progressive and broad-minded Government led by your good self to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri and interested persons of repute to come to some mutual consensus for this project. The project plans can be drawn up in a practical manner for stage by stage implementation.We encourage you as the leader of Pondy Government to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, present head of Sri Kambliswami Samadhi and other interested person of repute who support his vision for a progressive Pondicherry to create a monument to Yoga and Indian Culture at Sri Kambliswami Samadhi which will be of benefit to the community, to the nation and indeed, to the entire world.Sincerely,Signed as followsName, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID SignaturePublic Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.Name, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID Signature Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/anandahttp://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=yognat2001 & p=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 namas tethanks for the practical adviseour politicians do read petitions and when they are from other countries it does add to the value so dont discount that fact in modern indiawe are pursuing all paths and this is one where our yoga family can show some real suport to swamijis idealsthanks to all who are doing their best in this regardone of swamijis dreams was to have a Yoga unit in JIPMER and now that has happened and i am joining tomorrow as coordinatorwhy not his other dream of a yoga university in pondichery?Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/anandahttp://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=yognat2001 & p=r--- On Sun, 3/1/09, livezero <livezero wrote:livezero <livezerore: Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 7:48 PM Namaste Ammaji, Dr AnandFrom here in American it is useless to seek a petition and while good wishes and praying to god are good sentiments. Yoga does not work that way- yoga is skill in action.I am sure you have thought all scenarios, but just in case there is an off chance you did not. You mentioned that this is a political situation as well.Somehow over the centuries rules of polity have morphed into what can you do for me!In you vision for Kambliswamy - nay - the plot of land- develop a vision of a research center and clinic for treatments with volunteer inturns and name that wing after some highly recognized politician presently in office (which an change later). Bathe the politicians egos with something very enticing and then handcuff them with the compassion to keep the sanctity of the Ashram under the same umbrella but safely away from the spotlight.As I mentioned before- I am sure that you have thought of this already and if you have please excuse me I do not want to cause you any more headaches.in serviceYDM "Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani" <yognat2001 >Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:09 AM Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Divine Selves: Namastey! February 28th, 2009This is a specific communication offering all of our world family an important Karma Yoga and Guru Seva Project.The Sri Kambliswamy Madam court case has come for final hearing in the Supreme Court of India / New Delhi Jan / Feb 2009. Though we are eager to hear the apex court's verdict on the matter, we also realize that even if we win, the Government of Pondicherry may try to take over Sri Kambliswamy Madam land under other laws, leading to more court battles. Why should the politicians be so interested? Well, money and power, of course, lots of both, is there. Five acres of empty land in the centre of a booming growing town is a golden egg! Conservative estimates of land worth is about five million dollars! Yes! Land in Pondy is a virtual gold mine.We are trying to work out a compromise solution with Pondy Government and present it to the court for the court's sanction. The Chief Minister right now is intelligent, sensitive, friendly, cosmopolitan and well versed with the case. But, of course, he is a politician. In a democracy numbers are power and power is the goal of all that breed.He needs to be reassured that our vision for this vacant land - an International Yoga University (Multiversity) - has the backing of large numbers. We must persuade him to complete a formality by March 15th if we are to succeed in our aim of avoiding confrontation and instead hammer out a consensus.Therefore we request our World Yoga Family to (immediately! ) "arise, awake" and get busy gathering signatures on the specify prepared petition which is attached. Here is what must be done.HERE, STEP BY STEP, IS WHAT MUST BE DONE.1. Each petition should have about 100 signatures with relevant information.2. The petition and signatures should be sent immediately so as to arrive in India by March 10th - 15th (By speed post if possible). This means you have only about five-seven days to get signatures and post them off.3. Photostat copies of the original petition with signatures should be made.4. The original petition should be sent to Chief Minister.5. The second petition should be sent to Lt Governor.6. The third petition should be sent to Chief Secretary.7. The fourth petition should be sent to us here at ICYER.8. The fifth petition should be kept by yourself for reference.9. Once you send off the first batch of petitions, you can collect more signatures and continue to send petitions (As directed in numbers 3 to 8 above.) This process can go on as long as you are able.10. The more petitions, the more signatures sent from the more places all over the world - the better.11. Please read the petitions carefully and circulate it amongst any students, friends, family, working associates, Yoga devotees, ecologists, etc who would be interested in supporting this case.I am sending this off by e-mail. You can download and make copies. Please use the same wording and format so as to increase the effectiveness.This is a good Sadhana for all the World Yoga Family. Everyone can benefit it we can create a beautiful institution based on Yoga at Sri Kambliswamy Madam. This was Swamiji's dream. We can fulfill it! Remember the true essence of the word TEAM!T - TogetherE - EveryoneA - AchievesM - MoreLet's be a great YOGA TEAM and do this work together!The main point is that all this must be done RIGHT NOW! Otherwise we will have to go through the final argument in the Supreme Court in New Delhi the last week of March.Do your best! We will leave the rest to the Guru!Yours in Yoga,AMMAADDRESS OF PERSONS TO WHOM PETITIONS MUST BE SENT.1. The Honourable, Chief Minister of Puducherry, Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl., Assembly Building, Puducherry - 605 001. India2. His Excellency, The Honourable, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri Govind Singh Gurjar, Raj Nivas, Puducherry - 605 001. India3. The Honourable, Chief Secretary, Secretariat Office, Government of Puducherry, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry - 605 001. India------------ --------- --------- --------- ------Public Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.SUBJECT: Proposal to establish a Yoga University on the four acres of land of Sri Kambliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Puducherry-9 (North of Industrial Estate)BACKGROUND :? Sri Kambliswami Madam (Samadhi) was established 135 years ago with the internment of the Digambari Sannassyi Sri Kambliswamigal (Gnanananda Desikar) in Samadhi on the premises. Shri Kambliswamy was a Siddha and was praised as "King of Ashtanga Yoga throughout the world" in a old Tamil hymn composed in his honour.? The land at the Madam Samadhi is a private property passed by means of Notarized Will from Swamiji to Swamiji from that time to present date. Rituals followed are simple.1. Daily Neivedham (cooked rice offering)2. Thundu Vellakku (continuous oil lamp)3. Guru Puja performed on Samadhi day of each Guru? To date there have been eight Swamijis in the lineage from Kambliswamy. They are:1. Sri Kambliswamy Swamigal2. Sri Ambalavana Swamigal3. Sri Manikka Swamigal4. Sri Shanmuga Swamigal5. Sri Velu Swamigal6. Sri Subramaniya Swamigal7. Sri Shankara Giri Swamigal8. Sri Gitananda SwamigalThe present Guru is Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, the Present Chief of the Samadhi site.? The Guru Pujas and simple duties have been performed continuously for 135 years without any break at all only by the Swamijis and their disciples.? There are eight Samadhi at the site. The expenses of the activities of the Samadhi site have always been bourne only by the Swamis. There is no hundi (donation box) or public donation.? An attempt was made by Pondy Government to take over the Sri Kambliswami Samadhi site in 1986 under the Hindu Religious Institutions Act. This "take over" was struck down by a single bench of Chennai High Court on December 10/1986. An appeal filed by Pondy Government was struck down in June 2001 by the Division Bench of the Chennai High Court. The sole rights of Pujas and administration by the appointed Swamiji of the lineage was thus upheld by the single and divisional benches of Chennai High Court.? The appeal by Pondy Government against those judgments is pending in Supreme Court of India since 2001.CURRENT SITUATION: The case has come for final disposal in Supreme Court of India in Jan-Feb 2009.PROPOSAL BY DEVOTEES AND DISCIPLES OF SRI KAMBLISWAMI PARAMPARAI:? The present holder of the lineage, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, is a highly educated man, a medical doctor, professional Carnatic vocalist, Mridungist, Bharat Natyam artist, author of more than 20 books, Scientific Researcher with more than 20 research projects to his credit and director of 35 short films on various aspects of Yoga. He has conducted three successful world tours promoting Yoga and Cultural Arts of India and is a well accepted authority on Ashtanga Yoga, not only throughout India but also world wide.? We understand that Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri has expressed a desire to undertake a dialogue with Pondy Government to enter into a joint public / private sector enterprise on the land of Sri Kambliswami Madam. His proposal is to erect a Yoga University on the four acres land, with a wide curriculum cored in Ashtanga Yoga. The cultural arts of Bharat Natyam and Carnatic Music, Sports Yoga Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Management, and numerous other related subjects to Yoga would be offered. Such Universities offering B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Ph. Ph.d already exist in Karnataka and in North India.? Puducherry is fast becoming one of the educational capitals of India. Such an Institute would be a "jewel in the crown" attracting international interest and acclaim.? Since Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri is a world famous Ashtanga Yoga and Cultural Arts personality, students and teachers could be attracted from not only all over India but also all over the world. The University would provide employment to hundreds of local people.? The four acres would remain eco-friendly and provide a green belt in the highly polluted and over crowded ambience of Pondy. Simple buildings with lush gardens and auditorium which could also be used for pubic functions could be constructed in a natural garden atmosphere as befitting a Yoga University and in harmony with the ambience of the Samadhi site. Such use of land would be in keeping with the current crisis facing the earth from global warming by providing a natural, extensive "green cover" in the middle of urbanized, over crowded, polluted Pondicherry.? Yoga and Carnatic arts classes on a part time basis could be offered for local public. This would add to the benefits for the local populace.? Yoga is now being seen all over the world as the answer to many of modern life problems. Young people may be trained in these arts and become professionals capable of making a living in a creative, constructive way for the well being of the community.PETITION: We the undersigned petition the very enlightened, progressive and broad-minded Government led by your good self to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri and interested persons of repute to come to some mutual consensus for this project. The project plans can be drawn up in a practical manner for stage by stage implementation.We encourage you as the leader of Pondy Government to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, present head of Sri Kambliswami Samadhi and other interested person of repute who support his vision for a progressive Pondicherry to create a monument to Yoga and Indian Culture at Sri Kambliswami Samadhi which will be of benefit to the community, to the nation and indeed, to the entire world.Sincerely,Signed as followsName, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID SignaturePublic Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.Name, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID Signature Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91- 413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities. com/yognat2001/ anandahttp://youtube. com/profile_ videos?user= yognat2001 & p=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Congratulations to the Project Co-ordinator!!! Most Certainly the other dream of Swamiji will also come true to life. Its just a matter of time. Wishing You all the success in Your forthcoming Project at Jipmer. meena--- On Mon, 2/3/09, Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani <yognat2001 wrote: Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani <yognat2001re: Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Date: Monday, 2 March, 2009, 10:48 AM namas tethanks for the practical adviseour politicians do read petitions and when they are from other countries it does add to the value so dont discount that fact in modern indiawe are pursuing all paths and this is one where our yoga family can show some real suport to swamijis idealsthanks to all who are doing their best in this regardone of swamijis dreams was to have a Yoga unit in JIPMER and now that has happened and i am joining tomorrow as coordinatorwhy not his other dream of a yoga university in pondichery? Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91- 413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities. com/yognat2001/ anandahttp://youtube. com/profile_ videos?user= yognat2001 & p=r--- On Sun, 3/1/09, livezero <livezero@mindexplor er.com> wrote: livezero <livezero@mindexplor er.com>re: Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-UrgentSunday, March 1, 2009, 7:48 PM Namaste Ammaji, Dr AnandFrom here in American it is useless to seek a petition and while good wishes and praying to god are good sentiments. Yoga does not work that way- yoga is skill in action.I am sure you have thought all scenarios, but just in case there is an off chance you did not. You mentioned that this is a political situation as well.Somehow over the centuries rules of polity have morphed into what can you do for me!In you vision for Kambliswamy - nay - the plot of land- develop a vision of a research center and clinic for treatments with volunteer inturns and name that wing after some highly recognized politician presently in office (which an change later). Bathe the politicians egos with something very enticing and then handcuff them with the compassion to keep the sanctity of the Ashram under the same umbrella but safely away from the spotlight.As I mentioned before- I am sure that you have thought of this already and if you have please excuse me I do not want to cause you any more headaches.in serviceYDM "Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani" <yognat2001 >Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:09 AM Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Divine Selves: Namastey! February 28th, 2009This is a specific communication offering all of our world family an important Karma Yoga and Guru Seva Project.The Sri Kambliswamy Madam court case has come for final hearing in the Supreme Court of India / New Delhi Jan / Feb 2009. Though we are eager to hear the apex court's verdict on the matter, we also realize that even if we win, the Government of Pondicherry may try to take over Sri Kambliswamy Madam land under other laws, leading to more court battles. Why should the politicians be so interested? Well, money and power, of course, lots of both, is there. Five acres of empty land in the centre of a booming growing town is a golden egg! Conservative estimates of land worth is about five million dollars! Yes! Land in Pondy is a virtual gold mine.We are trying to work out a compromise solution with Pondy Government and present it to the court for the court's sanction. The Chief Minister right now is intelligent, sensitive, friendly, cosmopolitan and well versed with the case. But, of course, he is a politician. In a democracy numbers are power and power is the goal of all that breed.He needs to be reassured that our vision for this vacant land - an International Yoga University (Multiversity) - has the backing of large numbers. We must persuade him to complete a formality by March 15th if we are to succeed in our aim of avoiding confrontation and instead hammer out a consensus.Therefore we request our World Yoga Family to (immediately! ) "arise, awake" and get busy gathering signatures on the specify prepared petition which is attached. Here is what must be done.HERE, STEP BY STEP, IS WHAT MUST BE DONE.1. Each petition should have about 100 signatures with relevant information.2. The petition and signatures should be sent immediately so as to arrive in India by March 10th - 15th (By speed post if possible). This means you have only about five-seven days to get signatures and post them off.3. Photostat copies of the original petition with signatures should be made.4. The original petition should be sent to Chief Minister.5. The second petition should be sent to Lt Governor.6. The third petition should be sent to Chief Secretary.7. The fourth petition should be sent to us here at ICYER.8. The fifth petition should be kept by yourself for reference.9. Once you send off the first batch of petitions, you can collect more signatures and continue to send petitions (As directed in numbers 3 to 8 above.) This process can go on as long as you are able.10. The more petitions, the more signatures sent from the more places all over the world - the better.11. Please read the petitions carefully and circulate it amongst any students, friends, family, working associates, Yoga devotees, ecologists, etc who would be interested in supporting this case.I am sending this off by e-mail. You can download and make copies. Please use the same wording and format so as to increase the effectiveness.This is a good Sadhana for all the World Yoga Family. Everyone can benefit it we can create a beautiful institution based on Yoga at Sri Kambliswamy Madam. This was Swamiji's dream. We can fulfill it! Remember the true essence of the word TEAM!T - TogetherE - EveryoneA - AchievesM - MoreLet's be a great YOGA TEAM and do this work together!The main point is that all this must be done RIGHT NOW! Otherwise we will have to go through the final argument in the Supreme Court in New Delhi the last week of March.Do your best! We will leave the rest to the Guru!Yours in Yoga,AMMAADDRESS OF PERSONS TO WHOM PETITIONS MUST BE SENT.1. The Honourable, Chief Minister of Puducherry, Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl., Assembly Building, Puducherry - 605 001. India2. His Excellency, The Honourable, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri Govind Singh Gurjar, Raj Nivas, Puducherry - 605 001. India3. The Honourable, Chief Secretary, Secretariat Office, Government of Puducherry, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry - 605 001. India------------ --------- --------- --------- ------Public Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.SUBJECT: Proposal to establish a Yoga University on the four acres of land of Sri Kambliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Puducherry-9 (North of Industrial Estate)BACKGROUND :? Sri Kambliswami Madam (Samadhi) was established 135 years ago with the internment of the Digambari Sannassyi Sri Kambliswamigal (Gnanananda Desikar) in Samadhi on the premises. Shri Kambliswamy was a Siddha and was praised as "King of Ashtanga Yoga throughout the world" in a old Tamil hymn composed in his honour.? The land at the Madam Samadhi is a private property passed by means of Notarized Will from Swamiji to Swamiji from that time to present date. Rituals followed are simple.1. Daily Neivedham (cooked rice offering)2. Thundu Vellakku (continuous oil lamp)3. Guru Puja performed on Samadhi day of each Guru? To date there have been eight Swamijis in the lineage from Kambliswamy. They are:1. Sri Kambliswamy Swamigal2. Sri Ambalavana Swamigal3. Sri Manikka Swamigal4. Sri Shanmuga Swamigal5. Sri Velu Swamigal6. Sri Subramaniya Swamigal7. Sri Shankara Giri Swamigal8. Sri Gitananda SwamigalThe present Guru is Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, the Present Chief of the Samadhi site.? The Guru Pujas and simple duties have been performed continuously for 135 years without any break at all only by the Swamijis and their disciples.? There are eight Samadhi at the site. The expenses of the activities of the Samadhi site have always been bourne only by the Swamis. There is no hundi (donation box) or public donation.? An attempt was made by Pondy Government to take over the Sri Kambliswami Samadhi site in 1986 under the Hindu Religious Institutions Act. This "take over" was struck down by a single bench of Chennai High Court on December 10/1986. An appeal filed by Pondy Government was struck down in June 2001 by the Division Bench of the Chennai High Court. The sole rights of Pujas and administration by the appointed Swamiji of the lineage was thus upheld by the single and divisional benches of Chennai High Court.? The appeal by Pondy Government against those judgments is pending in Supreme Court of India since 2001.CURRENT SITUATION: The case has come for final disposal in Supreme Court of India in Jan-Feb 2009.PROPOSAL BY DEVOTEES AND DISCIPLES OF SRI KAMBLISWAMI PARAMPARAI:? The present holder of the lineage, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, is a highly educated man, a medical doctor, professional Carnatic vocalist, Mridungist, Bharat Natyam artist, author of more than 20 books, Scientific Researcher with more than 20 research projects to his credit and director of 35 short films on various aspects of Yoga. He has conducted three successful world tours promoting Yoga and Cultural Arts of India and is a well accepted authority on Ashtanga Yoga, not only throughout India but also world wide.? We understand that Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri has expressed a desire to undertake a dialogue with Pondy Government to enter into a joint public / private sector enterprise on the land of Sri Kambliswami Madam. His proposal is to erect a Yoga University on the four acres land, with a wide curriculum cored in Ashtanga Yoga. The cultural arts of Bharat Natyam and Carnatic Music, Sports Yoga Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Management, and numerous other related subjects to Yoga would be offered. Such Universities offering B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Ph. Ph.d already exist in Karnataka and in North India.? Puducherry is fast becoming one of the educational capitals of India. Such an Institute would be a "jewel in the crown" attracting international interest and acclaim.? Since Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri is a world famous Ashtanga Yoga and Cultural Arts personality, students and teachers could be attracted from not only all over India but also all over the world. The University would provide employment to hundreds of local people.? The four acres would remain eco-friendly and provide a green belt in the highly polluted and over crowded ambience of Pondy. Simple buildings with lush gardens and auditorium which could also be used for pubic functions could be constructed in a natural garden atmosphere as befitting a Yoga University and in harmony with the ambience of the Samadhi site. Such use of land would be in keeping with the current crisis facing the earth from global warming by providing a natural, extensive "green cover" in the middle of urbanized, over crowded, polluted Pondicherry.? Yoga and Carnatic arts classes on a part time basis could be offered for local public. This would add to the benefits for the local populace.? Yoga is now being seen all over the world as the answer to many of modern life problems. Young people may be trained in these arts and become professionals capable of making a living in a creative, constructive way for the well being of the community.PETITION: We the undersigned petition the very enlightened, progressive and broad-minded Government led by your good self to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri and interested persons of repute to come to some mutual consensus for this project. The project plans can be drawn up in a practical manner for stage by stage implementation.We encourage you as the leader of Pondy Government to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, present head of Sri Kambliswami Samadhi and other interested person of repute who support his vision for a progressive Pondicherry to create a monument to Yoga and Indian Culture at Sri Kambliswami Samadhi which will be of benefit to the community, to the nation and indeed, to the entire world.Sincerely,Signed as followsName, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID SignaturePublic Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.Name, Address / Phone No.., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID Signature Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91- 413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities. com/yognat2001/ anandahttp://youtube. com/profile_ videos?user= yognat2001 & p=r Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Invite them now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 I did not mean to impose.you gave physical addresses, for the various offices of the government. Do you also have emails for these offices.in serviceYDM "Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani" <yognat2001Monday, March 02, 2009 12:48 AM Subject: re: Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent namas tethanks for the practical adviseour politicians do read petitions and when they are from other countries it does add to the value so dont discount that fact in modern indiawe are pursuing all paths and this is one where our yoga family can show some real suport to swamijis idealsthanks to all who are doing their best in this regardone of swamijis dreams was to have a Yoga unit in JIPMER and now that has happened and i am joining tomorrow as coordinatorwhy not his other dream of a yoga university in pondichery? Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/anandahttp://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=yognat2001 & p=r--- On Sun, 3/1/09, livezero <livezero (AT) mindexplorer (DOT) com> wrote: livezero <livezero (AT) mindexplorer (DOT) com>re: Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Date: Sunday, March 1, 2009, 7:48 PM Namaste Ammaji, Dr AnandFrom here in American it is useless to seek a petition and while good wishes and praying to god are good sentiments. Yoga does not work that way- yoga is skill in action.I am sure you have thought all scenarios, but just in case there is an off chance you did not. You mentioned that this is a political situation as well.Somehow over the centuries rules of polity have morphed into what can you do for me!In you vision for Kambliswamy - nay - the plot of land- develop a vision of a research center and clinic for treatments with volunteer inturns and name that wing after some highly recognized politician presently in office (which an change later). Bathe the politicians egos with something very enticing and then handcuff them with the compassion to keep the sanctity of the Ashram under the same umbrella but safely away from the spotlight.As I mentioned before- I am sure that you have thought of this already and if you have please excuse me I do not want to cause you any more headaches.in serviceYDM "Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani" <yognat2001 >Saturday, February 28, 2009 8:09 AM Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Divine Selves: Namastey! February 28th, 2009This is a specific communication offering all of our world family an important Karma Yoga and Guru Seva Project.The Sri Kambliswamy Madam court case has come for final hearing in the Supreme Court of India / New Delhi Jan / Feb 2009. Though we are eager to hear the apex court's verdict on the matter, we also realize that even if we win, the Government of Pondicherry may try to take over Sri Kambliswamy Madam land under other laws, leading to more court battles. Why should the politicians be so interested? Well, money and power, of course, lots of both, is there. Five acres of empty land in the centre of a booming growing town is a golden egg! Conservative estimates of land worth is about five million dollars! Yes! Land in Pondy is a virtual gold mine.We are trying to work out a compromise solution with Pondy Government and present it to the court for the court's sanction. The Chief Minister right now is intelligent, sensitive, friendly, cosmopolitan and well versed with the case. But, of course, he is a politician. In a democracy numbers are power and power is the goal of all that breed.He needs to be reassured that our vision for this vacant land - an International Yoga University (Multiversity) - has the backing of large numbers. We must persuade him to complete a formality by March 15th if we are to succeed in our aim of avoiding confrontation and instead hammer out a consensus.Therefore we request our World Yoga Family to (immediately! ) "arise, awake" and get busy gathering signatures on the specify prepared petition which is attached. Here is what must be done.HERE, STEP BY STEP, IS WHAT MUST BE DONE.1. Each petition should have about 100 signatures with relevant information.2. The petition and signatures should be sent immediately so as to arrive in India by March 10th - 15th (By speed post if possible). This means you have only about five-seven days to get signatures and post them off.3. Photostat copies of the original petition with signatures should be made.4. The original petition should be sent to Chief Minister.5. The second petition should be sent to Lt Governor.6. The third petition should be sent to Chief Secretary.7. The fourth petition should be sent to us here at ICYER.8. The fifth petition should be kept by yourself for reference.9. Once you send off the first batch of petitions, you can collect more signatures and continue to send petitions (As directed in numbers 3 to 8 above.) This process can go on as long as you are able.10. The more petitions, the more signatures sent from the more places all over the world - the better.11. Please read the petitions carefully and circulate it amongst any students, friends, family, working associates, Yoga devotees, ecologists, etc who would be interested in supporting this case.I am sending this off by e-mail. You can download and make copies. Please use the same wording and format so as to increase the effectiveness.This is a good Sadhana for all the World Yoga Family. Everyone can benefit it we can create a beautiful institution based on Yoga at Sri Kambliswamy Madam. This was Swamiji's dream. We can fulfill it! Remember the true essence of the word TEAM!T - TogetherE - EveryoneA - AchievesM - MoreLet's be a great YOGA TEAM and do this work together!The main point is that all this must be done RIGHT NOW! Otherwise we will have to go through the final argument in the Supreme Court in New Delhi the last week of March.Do your best! We will leave the rest to the Guru!Yours in Yoga,AMMAADDRESS OF PERSONS TO WHOM PETITIONS MUST BE SENT.1. The Honourable, Chief Minister of Puducherry, Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl., Assembly Building, Puducherry - 605 001. India2. His Excellency, The Honourable, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri Govind Singh Gurjar, Raj Nivas, Puducherry - 605 001. India3. The Honourable, Chief Secretary, Secretariat Office, Government of Puducherry, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry - 605 001. India------------ --------- --------- --------- ------Public Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.SUBJECT: Proposal to establish a Yoga University on the four acres of land of Sri Kambliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Puducherry-9 (North of Industrial Estate)BACKGROUND :? Sri Kambliswami Madam (Samadhi) was established 135 years ago with the internment of the Digambari Sannassyi Sri Kambliswamigal (Gnanananda Desikar) in Samadhi on the premises. Shri Kambliswamy was a Siddha and was praised as "King of Ashtanga Yoga throughout the world" in a old Tamil hymn composed in his honour.? The land at the Madam Samadhi is a private property passed by means of Notarized Will from Swamiji to Swamiji from that time to present date. Rituals followed are simple.1. Daily Neivedham (cooked rice offering)2. Thundu Vellakku (continuous oil lamp)3. Guru Puja performed on Samadhi day of each Guru? To date there have been eight Swamijis in the lineage from Kambliswamy. They are:1. Sri Kambliswamy Swamigal2. Sri Ambalavana Swamigal3. Sri Manikka Swamigal4. Sri Shanmuga Swamigal5. Sri Velu Swamigal6. Sri Subramaniya Swamigal7. Sri Shankara Giri Swamigal8. Sri Gitananda SwamigalThe present Guru is Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, the Present Chief of the Samadhi site.? The Guru Pujas and simple duties have been performed continuously for 135 years without any break at all only by the Swamijis and their disciples.? There are eight Samadhi at the site. The expenses of the activities of the Samadhi site have always been bourne only by the Swamis. There is no hundi (donation box) or public donation.? An attempt was made by Pondy Government to take over the Sri Kambliswami Samadhi site in 1986 under the Hindu Religious Institutions Act. This "take over" was struck down by a single bench of Chennai High Court on December 10/1986. An appeal filed by Pondy Government was struck down in June 2001 by the Division Bench of the Chennai High Court. The sole rights of Pujas and administration by the appointed Swamiji of the lineage was thus upheld by the single and divisional benches of Chennai High Court.? The appeal by Pondy Government against those judgments is pending in Supreme Court of India since 2001.CURRENT SITUATION: The case has come for final disposal in Supreme Court of India in Jan-Feb 2009.PROPOSAL BY DEVOTEES AND DISCIPLES OF SRI KAMBLISWAMI PARAMPARAI:? The present holder of the lineage, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, is a highly educated man, a medical doctor, professional Carnatic vocalist, Mridungist, Bharat Natyam artist, author of more than 20 books, Scientific Researcher with more than 20 research projects to his credit and director of 35 short films on various aspects of Yoga. He has conducted three successful world tours promoting Yoga and Cultural Arts of India and is a well accepted authority on Ashtanga Yoga, not only throughout India but also world wide.? We understand that Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri has expressed a desire to undertake a dialogue with Pondy Government to enter into a joint public / private sector enterprise on the land of Sri Kambliswami Madam. His proposal is to erect a Yoga University on the four acres land, with a wide curriculum cored in Ashtanga Yoga. The cultural arts of Bharat Natyam and Carnatic Music, Sports Yoga Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Management, and numerous other related subjects to Yoga would be offered. Such Universities offering B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Ph. Ph.d already exist in Karnataka and in North India.? Puducherry is fast becoming one of the educational capitals of India. Such an Institute would be a "jewel in the crown" attracting international interest and acclaim.? Since Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri is a world famous Ashtanga Yoga and Cultural Arts personality, students and teachers could be attracted from not only all over India but also all over the world. The University would provide employment to hundreds of local people.? The four acres would remain eco-friendly and provide a green belt in the highly polluted and over crowded ambience of Pondy. Simple buildings with lush gardens and auditorium which could also be used for pubic functions could be constructed in a natural garden atmosphere as befitting a Yoga University and in harmony with the ambience of the Samadhi site. Such use of land would be in keeping with the current crisis facing the earth from global warming by providing a natural, extensive "green cover" in the middle of urbanized, over crowded, polluted Pondicherry.? Yoga and Carnatic arts classes on a part time basis could be offered for local public. This would add to the benefits for the local populace.? Yoga is now being seen all over the world as the answer to many of modern life problems. Young people may be trained in these arts and become professionals capable of making a living in a creative, constructive way for the well being of the community.PETITION: We the undersigned petition the very enlightened, progressive and broad-minded Government led by your good self to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri and interested persons of repute to come to some mutual consensus for this project. The project plans can be drawn up in a practical manner for stage by stage implementation.We encourage you as the leader of Pondy Government to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, present head of Sri Kambliswami Samadhi and other interested person of repute who support his vision for a progressive Pondicherry to create a monument to Yoga and Indian Culture at Sri Kambliswami Samadhi which will be of benefit to the community, to the nation and indeed, to the entire world.Sincerely,Signed as followsName, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID SignaturePublic Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.Name, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID Signature Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91- 413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities. com/yognat2001/ anandahttp://youtube. com/profile_ videos?user= yognat2001 & p=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 2, 2009 Report Share Posted March 2, 2009 Hearty congrats,Dr.Ananda on the assumption of office as coordinator of Yoga unit at JIPMER. Regards Dr.Vellore A.R.Srinivasan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 3, 2009 Report Share Posted March 3, 2009 Likewise, Murali Yogacharya Muralidharan Giri [ Muralee ] Gitananda Yoga Centre Sydney 26 Trevitt Road, North Ryde 2113 NSW, Australia www.geocities.com/gitananda_yoga_aust/muralidharan --- On Tue, 3/3/09, Raghavan Srinivasan <drvars_2000 wrote: Raghavan Srinivasan <drvars_2000re: Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Received: Tuesday, 3 March, 2009, 6:36 AM Hearty congrats,Dr. Ananda on the assumption of office as coordinator of Yoga unit at JIPMER. Regards Dr.Vellore A.R.Srinivasan Stay connected to the people that matter most with a smarter inbox. Take a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 4, 2009 Report Share Posted March 4, 2009  Namaste Amma and Ananda Checking me emails today I found your urgent request. Having returned from Europe only late last night, it seems that my attempts at assisting you with this petition are too late. I see that the email was sent out on the 28th with a cut off date of the 15th March. It is now early evening on the 4th March. I send forth my thoughts and will that this petition may be abundant for you and apoplogise for not having been able to contribute in an active way. I wish you success. With love Niraimathi - Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:35 PM Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent Divine Selves: Namastey! February 28th, 2009This is a specific communication offering all of our world family an important Karma Yoga and Guru Seva Project.The Sri Kambliswamy Madam court case has come for final hearing in the Supreme Court of India / New Delhi Jan / Feb 2009. Though we are eager to hear the apex court’s verdict on the matter, we also realize that even if we win, the Government of Pondicherry may try to take over Sri Kambliswamy Madam land under other laws, leading to more court battles. Why should the politicians be so interested? Well, money and power, of course, lots of both, is there. Five acres of empty land in the centre of a booming growing town is a golden egg! Conservative estimates of land worth is about five million dollars! Yes! Land in Pondy is a virtual gold mine.We are trying to work out a compromise solution with Pondy Government and present it to the court for the court’s sanction. The Chief Minister right now is intelligent, sensitive, friendly, cosmopolitan and well versed with the case. But, of course, he is a politician. In a democracy numbers are power and power is the goal of all that breed.He needs to be reassured that our vision for this vacant land – an International Yoga University (Multiversity) – has the backing of large numbers. We must persuade him to complete a formality by March 15th if we are to succeed in our aim of avoiding confrontation and instead hammer out a consensus.Therefore we request our World Yoga Family to (immediately!) “arise, awake†and get busy gathering signatures on the specify prepared petition which is attached. Here is what must be done.HERE, STEP BY STEP, IS WHAT MUST BE DONE.1. Each petition should have about 100 signatures with relevant information.2. The petition and signatures should be sent immediately so as to arrive in India by March 10th – 15th (By speed post if possible). This means you have only about five-seven days to get signatures and post them off.3. Photostat copies of the original petition with signatures should be made.4. The original petition should be sent to Chief Minister.5. The second petition should be sent to Lt Governor.6. The third petition should be sent to Chief Secretary.7. The fourth petition should be sent to us here at ICYER.8. The fifth petition should be kept by yourself for reference.9. Once you send off the first batch of petitions, you can collect more signatures and continue to send petitions (As directed in numbers 3 to 8 above.) This process can go on as long as you are able.10. The more petitions, the more signatures sent from the more places all over the world – the better.11. Please read the petitions carefully and circulate it amongst any students, friends, family, working associates, Yoga devotees, ecologists, etc who would be interested in supporting this case.I am sending this off by e-mail. You can download and make copies. Please use the same wording and format so as to increase the effectiveness.This is a good Sadhana for all the World Yoga Family. Everyone can benefit it we can create a beautiful institution based on Yoga at Sri Kambliswamy Madam. This was Swamiji’s dream. We can fulfill it! Remember the true essence of the word TEAM!T – TogetherE – EveryoneA – AchievesM – MoreLet’s be a great YOGA TEAM and do this work together!The main point is that all this must be done RIGHT NOW! Otherwise we will have to go through the final argument in the Supreme Court in New Delhi the last week of March.Do your best! We will leave the rest to the Guru!Yours in Yoga,AMMAADDRESS OF PERSONS TO WHOM PETITIONS MUST BE SENT.1. The Honourable, Chief Minister of Puducherry, Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl., Assembly Building, Puducherry – 605 001. India2. His Excellency, The Honourable, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri Govind Singh Gurjar, Raj Nivas, Puducherry – 605 001. India3. The Honourable, Chief Secretary, Secretariat Office, Government of Puducherry, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry – 605 001. India------------Public Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.SUBJECT: Proposal to establish a Yoga University on the four acres of land of Sri Kambliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Puducherry-9 (North of Industrial Estate)BACKGROUND : Sri Kambliswami Madam (Samadhi) was established 135 years ago with the internment of the Digambari Sannassyi Sri Kambliswamigal (Gnanananda Desikar) in Samadhi on the premises. Shri Kambliswamy was a Siddha and was praised as “King of Ashtanga Yoga throughout the world†in a old Tamil hymn composed in his honour. The land at the Madam Samadhi is a private property passed by means of Notarized Will from Swamiji to Swamiji from that time to present date. Rituals followed are simple.1. Daily Neivedham (cooked rice offering)2. Thundu Vellakku (continuous oil lamp)3. Guru Puja performed on Samadhi day of each Guru To date there have been eight Swamijis in the lineage from Kambliswamy. They are:1. Sri Kambliswamy Swamigal2. Sri Ambalavana Swamigal3. Sri Manikka Swamigal4. Sri Shanmuga Swamigal5. Sri Velu Swamigal6. Sri Subramaniya Swamigal7. Sri Shankara Giri Swamigal8. Sri Gitananda SwamigalThe present Guru is Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, the Present Chief of the Samadhi site. The Guru Pujas and simple duties have been performed continuously for 135 years without any break at all only by the Swamijis and their disciples. There are eight Samadhi at the site. The expenses of the activities of the Samadhi site have always been bourne only by the Swamis. There is no hundi (donation box) or public donation. An attempt was made by Pondy Government to take over the Sri Kambliswami Samadhi site in 1986 under the Hindu Religious Institutions Act. This “take over†was struck down by a single bench of Chennai High Court on December 10/1986. An appeal filed by Pondy Government was struck down in June 2001 by the Division Bench of the Chennai High Court. The sole rights of Pujas and administration by the appointed Swamiji of the lineage was thus upheld by the single and divisional benches of Chennai High Court. The appeal by Pondy Government against those judgments is pending in Supreme Court of India since 2001.CURRENT SITUATION: The case has come for final disposal in Supreme Court of India in Jan-Feb 2009.PROPOSAL BY DEVOTEES AND DISCIPLES OF SRI KAMBLISWAMI PARAMPARAI: The present holder of the lineage, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, is a highly educated man, a medical doctor, professional Carnatic vocalist, Mridungist, Bharat Natyam artist, author of more than 20 books, Scientific Researcher with more than 20 research projects to his credit and director of 35 short films on various aspects of Yoga. He has conducted three successful world tours promoting Yoga and Cultural Arts of India and is a well accepted authority on Ashtanga Yoga, not only throughout India but also world wide. We understand that Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri has expressed a desire to undertake a dialogue with Pondy Government to enter into a joint public / private sector enterprise on the land of Sri Kambliswami Madam. His proposal is to erect a Yoga University on the four acres land, with a wide curriculum cored in Ashtanga Yoga. The cultural arts of Bharat Natyam and Carnatic Music, Sports Yoga Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Management, and numerous other related subjects to Yoga would be offered. Such Universities offering B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Ph. Ph.d already exist in Karnataka and in North India. Puducherry is fast becoming one of the educational capitals of India. Such an Institute would be a “jewel in the crown†attracting international interest and acclaim. Since Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri is a world famous Ashtanga Yoga and Cultural Arts personality, students and teachers could be attracted from not only all over India but also all over the world. The University would provide employment to hundreds of local people. The four acres would remain eco-friendly and provide a green belt in the highly polluted and over crowded ambience of Pondy. Simple buildings with lush gardens and auditorium which could also be used for pubic functions could be constructed in a natural garden atmosphere as befitting a Yoga University and in harmony with the ambience of the Samadhi site. Such use of land would be in keeping with the current crisis facing the earth from global warming by providing a natural, extensive “green cover†in the middle of urbanized, over crowded, polluted Pondicherry. Yoga and Carnatic arts classes on a part time basis could be offered for local public. This would add to the benefits for the local populace. Yoga is now being seen all over the world as the answer to many of modern life problems. Young people may be trained in these arts and become professionals capable of making a living in a creative, constructive way for the well being of the community.PETITION: We the undersigned petition the very enlightened, progressive and broad-minded Government led by your good self to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri and interested persons of repute to come to some mutual consensus for this project. The project plans can be drawn up in a practical manner for stage by stage implementation.We encourage you as the leader of Pondy Government to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, present head of Sri Kambliswami Samadhi and other interested person of repute who support his vision for a progressive Pondicherry to create a monument to Yoga and Indian Culture at Sri Kambliswami Samadhi which will be of benefit to the community, to the nation and indeed, to the entire world.Sincerely,Signed as followsName, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID SignaturePublic Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of PuducherryWe, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl.Name, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID Signature Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 Mobile: 9842311433 Website: www.icyer.com www.geocities.com/yognat2001/anandahttp://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=yognat2001 & p=r Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 6, 2009 Report Share Posted March 6, 2009 Please sign the online petition and forward to all of your yoga friends : http://www.PetitionOnline.com/ksmadam/ Jennifer , " barwon harmony " <barwonharmony wrote: > > Namaste Amma and Ananda > > Checking me emails today I found your urgent request. > Having returned from Europe only late last night, it seems that my attempts at assisting you with this petition are too late. I see that the email was sent out on the 28th with a cut off date of the 15th March. It is now early evening on the 4th March. I send forth my thoughts and will that this petition may be abundant for you and apoplogise for not having been able to contribute in an active way. > > I wish you success. > > With love > > Niraimathi > - > Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Bhavanani > > Saturday, February 28, 2009 11:35 PM > Kambaliswamy Madam Petition-Urgent > > > Divine Selves: Namastey! February 28th, 2009 > > This is a specific communication offering all of our world family an important Karma Yoga and Guru Seva Project. > > The Sri Kambliswamy Madam court case has come for final hearing in the Supreme Court of India / New Delhi Jan / Feb 2009. Though we are eager to hear the apex court’s verdict on the matter, we also realize that even if we win, the Government of Pondicherry may try to take over Sri Kambliswamy Madam land under other laws, leading to more court battles. Why should the politicians be so interested? Well, money and power, of course, lots of both, is there. Five acres of empty land in the centre of a booming growing town is a golden egg! Conservative estimates of land worth is about five million dollars! Yes! Land in Pondy is a virtual gold mine. > > We are trying to work out a compromise solution with Pondy Government and present it to the court for the court’s sanction. The Chief Minister right now is intelligent, sensitive, friendly, cosmopolitan and well versed with the case. But, of course, he is a politician. In a democracy numbers are power and power is the goal of all that breed. > > He needs to be reassured that our vision for this vacant land †" an International Yoga University (Multiversity) †" has the backing of large numbers. We must persuade him to complete a formality by March 15th if we are to succeed in our aim of avoiding confrontation and instead hammer out a consensus. > > Therefore we request our World Yoga Family to (immediately!) “arise, awake†and get busy gathering signatures on the specify prepared petition which is attached. Here is what must be done. > HERE, STEP BY STEP, IS WHAT MUST BE DONE. > 1. Each petition should have about 100 signatures with relevant information. > 2. The petition and signatures should be sent immediately so as to arrive in India by March 10th †" 15th (By speed post if possible). This means you have only about five-seven days to get signatures and post them off. > 3. Photostat copies of the original petition with signatures should be made. > 4. The original petition should be sent to Chief Minister. > 5. The second petition should be sent to Lt Governor. > 6. The third petition should be sent to Chief Secretary. > 7. The fourth petition should be sent to us here at ICYER. > 8. The fifth petition should be kept by yourself for reference. > 9. Once you send off the first batch of petitions, you can collect more signatures and continue to send petitions (As directed in numbers 3 to 8 above.) This process can go on as long as you are able. > 10. The more petitions, the more signatures sent from the more places all over the world †" the better. > 11. Please read the petitions carefully and circulate it amongst any students, friends, family, working associates, Yoga devotees, ecologists, etc who would be interested in supporting this case. > > I am sending this off by e-mail. You can download and make copies. Please use the same wording and format so as to increase the effectiveness. > > This is a good Sadhana for all the World Yoga Family. Everyone can benefit it we can create a beautiful institution based on Yoga at Sri Kambliswamy Madam. This was Swamiji’s dream. We can fulfill it! Remember the true essence of the word TEAM! > T †" Together > E †" Everyone > A †" Achieves > M †" More > Let’s be a great YOGA TEAM and do this work together! > > The main point is that all this must be done RIGHT NOW! Otherwise we will have to go through the final argument in the Supreme Court in New Delhi the last week of March. > > Do your best! We will leave the rest to the Guru! > > Yours in Yoga, > > AMMA > > ADDRESS OF PERSONS TO WHOM PETITIONS MUST BE SENT. > 1. The Honourable, Chief Minister of Puducherry, Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl., Assembly Building, Puducherry †" 605 001. India > > > 2. His Excellency, The Honourable, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, Shri Govind Singh Gurjar, > Raj Nivas, Puducherry †" 605 001. India > > > 3. The Honourable, Chief Secretary, Secretariat Office, Government of Puducherry, Goubert Avenue, Puducherry †" 605 001. India > > > > ------------ > > Public Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry > We, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl. > SUBJECT: Proposal to establish a Yoga University on the four acres of land of Sri Kambliswamy Madam, Thattanchavady, Puducherry-9 (North of Industrial Estate) > > BACKGROUND : >  Sri Kambliswami Madam (Samadhi) was established 135 years ago with the internment of the Digambari Sannassyi Sri Kambliswamigal (Gnanananda Desikar) in Samadhi on the premises. Shri Kambliswamy was a Siddha and was praised as “King of Ashtanga Yoga throughout the world†in a old Tamil hymn composed in his honour. > >  The land at the Madam Samadhi is a private property passed by means of Notarized Will from Swamiji to Swamiji from that time to present date. Rituals followed are simple. > > 1. Daily Neivedham (cooked rice offering) > 2. Thundu Vellakku (continuous oil lamp) > 3. Guru Puja performed on Samadhi day of each Guru > >  To date there have been eight Swamijis in the lineage from Kambliswamy. They are: > > 1. Sri Kambliswamy Swamigal > 2. Sri Ambalavana Swamigal > 3. Sri Manikka Swamigal > 4. Sri Shanmuga Swamigal > 5. Sri Velu Swamigal > 6. Sri Subramaniya Swamigal > 7. Sri Shankara Giri Swamigal > 8. Sri Gitananda Swamigal > > The present Guru is Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, the Present Chief of the Samadhi site. >  The Guru Pujas and simple duties have been performed continuously for 135 years without any break at all only by the Swamijis and their disciples. >  There are eight Samadhi at the site. The expenses of the activities of the Samadhi site have always been bourne only by the Swamis. There is no hundi (donation box) or public donation. >  An attempt was made by Pondy Government to take over the Sri Kambliswami Samadhi site in 1986 under the Hindu Religious Institutions Act. This “take over†was struck down by a single bench of Chennai High Court on December 10/1986. An appeal filed by Pondy Government was struck down in June 2001 by the Division Bench of the Chennai High Court. The sole rights of Pujas and administration by the appointed Swamiji of the lineage was thus upheld by the single and divisional benches of Chennai High Court. >  The appeal by Pondy Government against those judgments is pending in Supreme Court of India since 2001. > > CURRENT SITUATION: The case has come for final disposal in Supreme Court of India in Jan-Feb 2009. > > > PROPOSAL BY DEVOTEES AND DISCIPLES OF SRI KAMBLISWAMI PARAMPARAI: >  The present holder of the lineage, Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, is a highly educated man, a medical doctor, professional Carnatic vocalist, Mridungist, Bharat Natyam artist, author of more than 20 books, Scientific Researcher with more than 20 research projects to his credit and director of 35 short films on various aspects of Yoga. He has conducted three successful world tours promoting Yoga and Cultural Arts of India and is a well accepted authority on Ashtanga Yoga, not only throughout India but also world wide. >  We understand that Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri has expressed a desire to undertake a dialogue with Pondy Government to enter into a joint public / private sector enterprise on the land of Sri Kambliswami Madam. His proposal is to erect a Yoga University on the four acres land, with a wide curriculum cored in Ashtanga Yoga. The cultural arts of Bharat Natyam and Carnatic Music, Sports Yoga Therapy, Yoga Therapy, Yoga Psychology, Yoga Management, and numerous other related subjects to Yoga would be offered. Such Universities offering B.Sc., M.Sc., M.Ph. Ph.d already exist in Karnataka and in North India. >  Puducherry is fast becoming one of the educational capitals of India. Such an Institute would be a “jewel in the crown†attracting international interest and acclaim. >  Since Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri is a world famous Ashtanga Yoga and Cultural Arts personality, students and teachers could be attracted from not only all over India but also all over the world. The University would provide employment to hundreds of local people. >  The four acres would remain eco-friendly and provide a green belt in the highly polluted and over crowded ambience of Pondy. Simple buildings with lush gardens and auditorium which could also be used for pubic functions could be constructed in a natural garden atmosphere as befitting a Yoga University and in harmony with the ambience of the Samadhi site. Such use of land would be in keeping with the current crisis facing the earth from global warming by providing a natural, extensive “green cover†in the middle of urbanized, over crowded, polluted Pondicherry. >  Yoga and Carnatic arts classes on a part time basis could be offered for local public. This would add to the benefits for the local populace. >  Yoga is now being seen all over the world as the answer to many of modern life problems. Young people may be trained in these arts and become professionals capable of making a living in a creative, constructive way for the well being of the community. > PETITION: We the undersigned petition the very enlightened, progressive and broad-minded Government led by your good self to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri and interested persons of repute to come to some mutual consensus for this project. The project plans can be drawn up in a practical manner for stage by stage implementation. > We encourage you as the leader of Pondy Government to enter into a dialogue with Dr. Ananda Balayogi Giri, present head of Sri Kambliswami Samadhi and other interested person of repute who support his vision for a progressive Pondicherry to create a monument to Yoga and Indian Culture at Sri Kambliswami Samadhi which will be of benefit to the community, to the nation and indeed, to the entire world. > Sincerely, > Signed as follows > Name, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID Signature > > > Public Petition to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry > We, the undersigned, wish to make the following representation to the Honourable Chief Minister of Puducherry Mr./Thiru V. Vaithilingam Avl. > > Name, Address / Phone No., Email etc Age Occupation Passport / Ration Card or other ID Signature > > > > > > Yogacharya Dr.Ananda Balayogi Bhavanani > Chairman : Yoganjali Natyalayam and ICYER > Hon General Secretary, Pondicherry Yogasana Association > 25, 2nd Cross,Iyyanar Nagar, Pondicherry, South India-605 013 > Tel: +91-413 - 2622902 / +91-413 -3203314/+91-413 -2241561 > Mobile: 9842311433 > Website: www.icyer.com > www.geocities.com/yognat2001/ananda > http://youtube.com/profile_videos?user=yognat2001 & p=r > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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